Light molasses has 290 calories per 100 g with moderate minerals. It comes from the first boiling of sugar cane juice, retaining more sucrose and less mineral density than blackstrap. Its potassium (510 mg) and calcium (100 mg) place it between white sugar and blackstrap nutritionally.
How should I track Molasses, light?
Molasses, light is a good source of magnesium. When tracking Molasses, light, measuring by weight on a kitchen scale gives you the most precision. Volume measures vary depending on crystal size and powder density — a heaping spoonful can be double a level one. Research shows visual estimation errors reach 50–200% for calorie-dense foods (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013), and liquid sweeteners like honey are among the easiest to over-pour. For zero-calorie sweeteners, bulking agents add trace calories (2–4 per packet) — negligible in your daily total. For calorie-containing sweeteners, the scale is essential.